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Sad News: Sultan88 Passed Away This Morning!!
8 July 2004 | Mudboy Slim

Posted on 07/08/2004 7:49:07 AM PDT by Mudboy Slim

Greg Summers (aka Sultan88) paased away this morning in a Petersburg, Virginia hospital. He's been sick for some time, but this news came as a total shock to me.

Greg was a kind, gentle man, who had a passion for all things that make America great...I am honored to consider him a good FRiend and he will be greatly missed by myself and all those who got to know his wisdom and sense of humor on FR.com. This is simply devastating news!!

My prayers go out to his family, including his son who we've come to know as 'yankhater" around here.

Sad FReegards...MUD


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To: Mr. Silverback

Thank you fer that...MUD


101 posted on 07/08/2004 4:13:39 PM PDT by Mudboy Slim (RE-IMPEACH Der SchleekMeister!!)
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To: Mr. Silverback; yankhater
BTW...while yankhater is a scholar of the CivilWar, he is far from a "yankhater"...I've read some of the most balanced analyses of Union/Reb scraps from him than just about anybody. YH knows his SouthernLit, too...ask him about Faulkner sometime.

FReegards...MUD

102 posted on 07/08/2004 4:16:49 PM PDT by Mudboy Slim (RE-IMPEACH Der SchleekMeister!!)
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To: JamminJAY
"...we'll take that torch for you."

Greg definitely toted his fair share...he's been a rotgut Conservative since I was in diapers!!

FReegards...MUD

103 posted on 07/08/2004 4:18:39 PM PDT by Mudboy Slim (RE-IMPEACH Der SchleekMeister!!)
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To: Mudboy Slim; yankhater

Rest In Peace Greg

I am so sorry. Prayers for Greg, his family and his friends.

Take Care,
Colleen


104 posted on 07/08/2004 4:24:43 PM PDT by deadhead (God Bless Our Troops and Veterans Bush-Cheney '04)
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To: Mudboy Slim
The name of the Soccer Tournament was the Chesterfield Tournament. We played accross from the smaller airport in Richmond. I must have been close to where he lived. Like I said before, I regret not hooking up with him.

I remember telling him what happened at the NASCAR track there. He was amazed. I went into the NASCAR Richmond track and there was no one there. I actually drove around the Richmond track 3 times in my green machine Mercurry Tracer and nobody cared and nobody was there. He liked that.

Sultan actually joined my FR Hockey League one year. I remember him bitching about trying to pronounce the Canadian players names.

Yes, I have nothing but great memories of Gregg. I still can't believe he is gone.

Just for the record Mud, we have met before. I forget which DC Freep, there were so many.

105 posted on 07/08/2004 4:32:17 PM PDT by AGreatPer
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To: yankhater

Prayers on the way.


106 posted on 07/08/2004 4:34:03 PM PDT by austingirl
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To: sultan88; Mudboy Slim

Prayers away and condolences to the family.


107 posted on 07/08/2004 4:36:43 PM PDT by Eaker (R.I.P Phudd 28-Jun-04)
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To: Mudboy Slim

Godspeed Greg on his final journey.


108 posted on 07/08/2004 4:37:52 PM PDT by jwalsh07
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To: yankhater

Very sorry about your father's passing. May he rest in peace and may God bless you and the rest of your family.


109 posted on 07/08/2004 4:43:49 PM PDT by mafree
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To: Mudboy Slim
Greg definitely toted his fair share...

You know I just had a little chuckle that Greg's prolly grinnin' and thinkin' "hey, I can vote twice now..."

Sigh...still hard to believe.

110 posted on 07/08/2004 4:47:00 PM PDT by Corin Stormhands (I'm going on vacation in 22 days...)
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To: yankhater

I knew Greg because his son and I were best friends while college students at Ole Miss. No doubt he was an intelligent, principled, and extremely decent man. Yankhater (his son) is also one of the most brilliant, hilarious, and solid characters around. After he graduated things were never the same for me at Ole Miss, as my best friend went back to the great state of Virginia. It was tough after Yankhater left because he was and is truly a genuine person while there were so many fake and selfish people there. Sultan was also in my fantasy baseball league and it was always a joy to read his posts and thoughts about baseball. He was a true and dedicated fan. I send heartfelt prayers and condolences to the Summers family. Amidst so much pain and trials there is solid comfort in knowing that he will be fully healed, restored, and glorified with Christ our Savior. Mr. Summers was so decent and passionate and his passion will live on through his great son who changed my life for the better in so many ways.

Grace, Peace and Love through all eternity!


111 posted on 07/08/2004 5:00:10 PM PDT by Reagan79 (Pro Life! Pro Family! Pro Reagan!)
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To: Reagan79
I plan to win one more for the Gipper

This was a popular tagline that he used. I can imagine him and the Gipper having a wonderful political discussion in heaven!

As long as he is remembered he lives on. God bless his family and friends.

112 posted on 07/08/2004 5:25:21 PM PDT by BushCountry
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To: Mudboy Slim; All
A tribute to Sultan88…..

Though I didn’t know Sultan but a short time, just over a year, I feel blessed to have known him. He was kind, compassionate and he genuinely cared about people. Some people are in your life forever and hardly make an impact; others come in briefly and touch you, forever blessing you. Greg was one of those people that forever blessed those that knew him. He had so much to deal with in his own life, but he still always had a kind word for his friends and he never complained about the hand that God had dealt him. He is a shining example for the contentment we should all feel. Greg had far more to complain about then many of us who complain about mundane and simple things…silly things, really, when you think about it…but he never did. He listened, he gave sage advice and he cared about people. Greg truly lived as I aspire to live, but so often fall short of, be happy with what God gave you. So many times we look at what others have rather than counting the blessings we have.

I’ve followed the posts in tribute to Greg today….we all said the same thing we always say when someone has passed on “If only….” If only I knew he was sick I would have gone to see him. If only I had taken the time to talk to him some more. And for me it was…If only I hadn’t been so busy and I’d remembered to spend more time talking to my friend. I have spent the better part of the day crying, and still, I wonder if I cry for Greg or myself. Surely I, as many of you do, mourn Greg’s passing…but, Greg is truly in a better place. I have no doubt his rewards in heaven are far greater than we can imagine. I don’t think Greg would want any of us sitting around crying over his death; rather, he’d want us to smile and remember the smiles he gave to us. I remember all the advice he gave me about my teenage daughter. I remember the late night “Scrabble” games on yahoo and the discussions we’d have about politics and life, and sometimes we’d not say anything…and I laughed as I remember him helping me think up slogans for my signs for the HitLiary FReep last summer. He cared so deeply for his wife, his kids and the people around him. He never talked ill of anyone.

Perhaps in Greg’s passing, we should remember that life’s short. Today is always a better time to see our friends than tomorrow. Tomorrow may be too late to see someone or tell them we care. Greg lived a blessed life full of people that loved and respected him. He did this by doing something we should all do…never take today for granted because tomorrow is a gift and it may be too late to go see your friend or to tell them how very much they touched your life.

Rest in peace, mi amigo, until we meet again in Heaven.


113 posted on 07/08/2004 5:31:32 PM PDT by cherry_bomb88 (Life is like a box of chocolates--leave it under too much heat and it melts into a giant mess)
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To: Reagan79

Your #111 is beautiful. Thank you.


114 posted on 07/08/2004 5:32:31 PM PDT by AGreatPer
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To: Corin Stormhands
You know I just had a little chuckle that Greg's prolly grinnin' and thinkin' "hey, I can vote twice now..."

Thanks for the giggle....that sounds so like Greg.

115 posted on 07/08/2004 5:33:49 PM PDT by cherry_bomb88 (Life is like a box of chocolates--leave it under too much heat and it melts into a giant mess)
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To: cherry_bomb88

Thank you, C-Bomb...the Sultan always had a special place in his heart fer you...MUD


116 posted on 07/08/2004 5:34:14 PM PDT by Mudboy Slim (RE-IMPEACH Der SchleekMeister!!)
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To: BushCountry
This was a popular tagline that he used. I can imagine him and the Gipper having a wonderful political discussion in heaven!

You know, that's probably the first person he asked St. Peter to meet...I can hear him now "Yes, I'd like to talk to Ronnie, please". :o)

117 posted on 07/08/2004 5:35:38 PM PDT by cherry_bomb88 (Life is like a box of chocolates--leave it under too much heat and it melts into a giant mess)
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To: Mudboy Slim
Thank you, C-Bomb...the Sultan always had a special place in his heart fer you...MUD

:o) Yes, he was very much like a father to me for a short time. I only regret how busy I've been the last few months, I never had much time to have the conversations we used to have. :o(

I can only echo what others have said, he was one of the most decent men I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Sincere, honest, compassionate. He will be greatly missed by many.

118 posted on 07/08/2004 5:38:13 PM PDT by cherry_bomb88 (Life is like a box of chocolates--leave it under too much heat and it melts into a giant mess)
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To: Mudboy Slim

I didn't know.

I'm so sorry to hear this.

I can't believe it.
I'm gutted.


119 posted on 07/08/2004 5:41:56 PM PDT by Happygal (Le gách dea ghuí)
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To: yankhater

I am so, so very sorry to hear of your fathers passing.

He was a true gentleman, and one of the kindest people I ever had the pleasure of talking to across the miles - via the internet and FR!

He showed great kindness, and patience to an Irish girl, muddling her way through American politics.

He was a truly good, decent, and honourable man.
And I am so glad that he allowed me to share a little small part of his life.

My thoughts, and prayers are with you, and your family.
God Bless.


120 posted on 07/08/2004 6:04:08 PM PDT by Happygal (Le gách dea ghuí)
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